Stop Apple Updates

i dont like apple updates how do i stop Apple from forcing these updates?

Posted on Dec 14, 2025 10:31 AM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2025 10:37 AM

RockyBear54 wrote:

i dont like apple updates how do i stop Apple from forcing these updates?


For iOS updates, Settings > General > Software Updates > Automatic Updates - turn it off.


Please NOTE: Every time you do update your iPhone, this setting will be reset, so if you really are update adverse, you'll have to remember to go back in an turn off updates again. You do understand that by not updating your iPhone leaves you vulnerable to exploits and you won't get any bug fixes, right? It's not wise to do this, but it's your phone.



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Dec 14, 2025 10:37 AM in response to RockyBear54

RockyBear54 wrote:

i dont like apple updates how do i stop Apple from forcing these updates?


For iOS updates, Settings > General > Software Updates > Automatic Updates - turn it off.


Please NOTE: Every time you do update your iPhone, this setting will be reset, so if you really are update adverse, you'll have to remember to go back in an turn off updates again. You do understand that by not updating your iPhone leaves you vulnerable to exploits and you won't get any bug fixes, right? It's not wise to do this, but it's your phone.



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